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BJP’s Glorification of Godse Sparks Concerns Over Gandhi’s Legacy
News Desk
January 31, 2025
The glorification of Nathuram Godse by BJP leaders sparks controversy, challenging Gandhi’s legacy and India’s secularism.
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